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Capn v.6.1 question??
"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
... VirtualPlex is a software multiplexer. It allows incoming data from a physical port to be available to any number of virtual ports. You check it out at www.shipmodul.com. You can even download an evel version. Watch it Doug, next thing you're gonna say is that it's an evil version... :-)) Meindert |
Capn v.6.1 question??
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Capn v.6.1 question??
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Capn v.6.1 question??
I don't see how the PCMCIA would let my nav software talk to my Autopilot..
The Crapn software wants to talk to the USB port where it finds the GPS input data. If the Garmin 12xl is a handheld, then I have problems using it below deck at my nav station (been there done that) because of all the deck hardware above the nav station.. What I really think I need is a good basic fixed mount GPS with an external antenna. Don't need a chart plotter, etc. because I want to use my navigation software on the laptop.. All of my digital charts are BSB and I don't want to change to another format. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Capn v.6.1 question??
I don't see how the PCMCIA would let my nav software talk to my Autopilot..
The Crapn software wants to talk to the USB port where it finds the GPS input data. If the Garmin 12xl is a handheld, then I have problems using it below deck at my nav station (been there done that) because of all the deck hardware above the nav station.. What I really think I need is a good basic fixed mount GPS with an external antenna. Don't need a chart plotter, etc. because I want to use my navigation software on the laptop.. All of my digital charts are BSB and I don't want to change to another format. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Capn v.6.1 question??
Steve wrote:
I don't see how the PCMCIA would let my nav software talk to my Autopilot.. The Crapn software wants to talk to the USB port where it finds the GPS input data. If the Garmin 12xl is a handheld, then I have problems using it below deck at my nav station (been there done that) because of all the deck hardware above the nav station.. What I really think I need is a good basic fixed mount GPS with an external antenna. Don't need a chart plotter, etc. because I want to use my navigation software on the laptop.. All of my digital charts are BSB and I don't want to change to another format. Steve s/v Good Intentions The Garmin 12XL is a handheld with all the features you'd expect to find on an older fixed mount non mapping GPS except for external alarm and MOB switch. It accepts 12V power directly without a voltage converter. It has a socket for an external antennae. It has an audiable beeper for waypoint arrival etc. Find yourself ANY active 5V GPS antennae, fit it on deck, run the lead below and fit a matching connector for the GPS12XL, get the bracket for the gps and a power/data plug from pfranc.com. Mount a 9 pin female D connector handy for the PC and wire it to the GPS, with a switch to either feed NMEA0183 to the autopilot from the PC output, or the GPS output, or to disconnect the autopilot and feed the PC output back to the GPS input so you can upload waypoints then put the GPS in control and switch the PC off in rough weather or for powersaving on passage offshore. I've set up a similar arrangement for a friend, and its been used a lot this year. N.B. the GPS12 does NOT run on 12V and does NOT have the external antennae socket. You NEED the XL model! -- Ian Malcolm. London, ENGLAND. (NEWSGROUP REPLY PREFERRED) ianm[at]the[dash]malcolms[dot]freeserve[dot]co[dot]uk [at]=@, [dash]=- & [dot]=. *Warning* SPAM TRAP set in header, Use email address in sig. if you must. 'Stingo' Albacore #1554 - 15' Uffa Fox designed, All varnished hot moulded wooden racing dinghy circa. 1961 |
Capn v.6.1 question??
Steve wrote:
I don't see how the PCMCIA would let my nav software talk to my Autopilot.. The Crapn software wants to talk to the USB port where it finds the GPS input data. If the Garmin 12xl is a handheld, then I have problems using it below deck at my nav station (been there done that) because of all the deck hardware above the nav station.. What I really think I need is a good basic fixed mount GPS with an external antenna. Don't need a chart plotter, etc. because I want to use my navigation software on the laptop.. All of my digital charts are BSB and I don't want to change to another format. Steve s/v Good Intentions The Garmin 12XL is a handheld with all the features you'd expect to find on an older fixed mount non mapping GPS except for external alarm and MOB switch. It accepts 12V power directly without a voltage converter. It has a socket for an external antennae. It has an audiable beeper for waypoint arrival etc. Find yourself ANY active 5V GPS antennae, fit it on deck, run the lead below and fit a matching connector for the GPS12XL, get the bracket for the gps and a power/data plug from pfranc.com. Mount a 9 pin female D connector handy for the PC and wire it to the GPS, with a switch to either feed NMEA0183 to the autopilot from the PC output, or the GPS output, or to disconnect the autopilot and feed the PC output back to the GPS input so you can upload waypoints then put the GPS in control and switch the PC off in rough weather or for powersaving on passage offshore. I've set up a similar arrangement for a friend, and its been used a lot this year. N.B. the GPS12 does NOT run on 12V and does NOT have the external antennae socket. You NEED the XL model! -- Ian Malcolm. London, ENGLAND. (NEWSGROUP REPLY PREFERRED) ianm[at]the[dash]malcolms[dot]freeserve[dot]co[dot]uk [at]=@, [dash]=- & [dot]=. *Warning* SPAM TRAP set in header, Use email address in sig. if you must. 'Stingo' Albacore #1554 - 15' Uffa Fox designed, All varnished hot moulded wooden racing dinghy circa. 1961 |
Capn v.6.1 question??
According to some, all software is evil :)
"Meindert Sprang" wrote in message ... "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... VirtualPlex is a software multiplexer. It allows incoming data from a physical port to be available to any number of virtual ports. You check it out at www.shipmodul.com. You can even download an evel version. Watch it Doug, next thing you're gonna say is that it's an evil version... :-)) Meindert |
Capn v.6.1 question??
According to some, all software is evil :)
"Meindert Sprang" wrote in message ... "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... VirtualPlex is a software multiplexer. It allows incoming data from a physical port to be available to any number of virtual ports. You check it out at www.shipmodul.com. You can even download an evel version. Watch it Doug, next thing you're gonna say is that it's an evil version... :-)) Meindert |
Capn v.6.1 question??
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 09:11:11 -0800, "Steve" wrote:
What I really think I need is a good basic fixed mount GPS with an external antenna. Don't need a chart plotter, etc. because I want to use my navigation software on the laptop.. All of my digital charts are BSB and I don't want to change to another format. If You need the display, get something used like http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2443591 083 But, if You just want Your current setup but using a serial GPS, get a Raymarine 112 or 114 intelligent GPS antenna. Couldn't be simpler, mount it outdoors, give it 12 VDC and it will give You NMEA GPS sentences back. Just a cable and a box inside to split serial and 12VDC. And they are really cheap sometimes on ebay, I bought a 114 (DGPS) for under 200 USD. Beware though that some models are only SeaTalk, which doesn't do it for You. The 112 is available in two versions, while the 114 is configurable to either NMEA or SeaTalk. /Marcus -- Marcus AAkesson Gothenburg Callsigns: SM6XFN & SB4779 Sweden Keep the world clean - no HTML in news or mail ! |
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